News Journalism

Not Payable Online.
 

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Part-time course of 10 weeks duration.

WHO SHOULD STUDY THIS COURSE?

This course will be of interest to

• those wishing to gain an appreciation of news journalism
• those who wish to improve their practical writing skills for business or journalistic purposes.

AWARDING BODY

The Irish Academy of Public Relations (IAPR)
Certificate in News Journalism
Equivalent to FETAC, Level 5.

SYLLABUS OUTLINE

The course gives a good overview of the work of a journalist. Topics studied include:

Journalism
How the media works
Ethics and Issues
Use of language
News Reporting
Compiling & Editing Newsletters
Feature Articles
Interviewing Skills

CORE TEXT

The core text for this course is 'Working as a Journalist' by John Brophy.
You can purchase it online at the special, reduced student rate. BUY NOW

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The Certificate in News Journalism is an 'open entry' course.
Candidates must be at least 17 years of age.
Candidates should have a thorough knowledge of written and spoken English.

WHAT DO OUR STUDENTS SAY ABOUT OUR COURSES?

"Since this course began, I have been published 50 times."
Sue Leonard, Dublin

"I think this course has helped me enormously in my ambition to write better and to eventually be published. My understanding of areas such as the law and government has been enormously increased in the process. It was well worthwhile and I thank you for the opportunity."
Padraic Walsh, Galway

"The course has given me the assertiveness I needed to be proactive in writing and formulate ideas to sell eventually to newspapers. I have since been commissioned to write a series of articles for an evening paper."
Siobhan Hourihan, Cork

"I took this course to improve my chances of getting a job in journalism. I think I have achieved this."
Stan Van Haasteren, Dublin

"I took this course because of a life-long interest in journalism and I believe it will be an invaluable tool to any future involvement I might have in the profession."
Conor Ward, Dublin

"There are so many different subject areas to cover – this interested me a lot."
Tracey Quirke, Dublin

LOCATION

The Certificate in News Journalism course is taught in Community Schools and Colleges throughout the country.
Please check the list below for details of your nearest course.

The colleges listed offer our courses in Spring and/or Autumn subject to demand.

Check details of the next course with your local college (see list below) and book directly with them.

PLEASE BOOK DIRECTLY WITH
THE COLLEGE OF YOUR CHOICE